Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Venice and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Kingston?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €229Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €100. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Venice and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Kingston €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Venice and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Venice or Kingston? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Venice Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Kingston €27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Venice, Сruise Port to Verona Airport (VRN) - Departure Private Transfer: $85
- Airport Marco Polo (VCE) to Chioggia - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- Arrival Transfer from Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Sedan: $49
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $196
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $836
- Burano + water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port -Departure Transfer: $164
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $99
- Burano +water taxi to Trieste or port -Departure Private Transfer: $164
- Chioggia Cruise Port to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP) -Departure Private Transfer: $208
- Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $431
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $196
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car: $191
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
- Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston : $255
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast : $240
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $230
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $215
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $168
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Venice change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayVenice €65Kingston €24
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Tiramisu Cooking Class on Line from Venice: $35
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $52
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $64
- Venetian Dinner: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Kingston €12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.29
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.63
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.70
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.84
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.24
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.35
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.38
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.38
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.38
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.47
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages: $174
- 4x4 Jeep Safari & Blue Hole Adventure from Ocho Rios: $158
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $85
- Blue Hole and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $99
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Kingston: $231
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Runaway Bay: $142
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $368
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $318
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Kingston €10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $8.74
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $38
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $51
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $80
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $106
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $109
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Ocho Rios Pub Crawl and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Kingston, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice is in Europe and Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Kingston would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kingston and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Kingston.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Venice Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice and Kingston, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Venice or Kingston?
Venice has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Venice or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Venice as well as Kingston. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Venice this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Venice is cooler than Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Venice this time of the year. In the summer, Venice often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Venice or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Venice is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Venice in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Venice usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In October, Venice usually receives less rain than Kingston. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Venice or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Venice during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Venice in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Venice can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Venice is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 3°C (37°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Venice often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Venice or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Kingston. Most visitors come to Venice for the natural beauty during these months. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Venice is much colder than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Venice usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Venice usually receives more rain than Kingston. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Venice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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